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How many coffee dates can someone have in a week, really?
With all of the morning, noon and & afternoon coffee introductions, I’m sure my friends can get a caffeine buzz just standing next to me!  Between that and happy hour, I’m not so sure I know whether I am coming or going.  I got to [...]

10 Easy Steps To Fabulous Wine Tasting Party!

Winter is a great time to gather friends indoors for a wine tasting party.  But after the rush of the holidays, who wants the work?!  Here’s a super easy, no fuss, no muss party that works every time!

Don’t spend a lot on your wine! Put a limit of  $10 or $15 per bottle.   [...]

Mans Love Affair With BBQ

BBQ Season is just around the corner for most – but my season never ends!  In my own quest to find the perfect BBQ technique, I was cooked a meal by Seattle boutique wine maker GS.  This steak was by far the best I have ever had.  EVER.  “What in the world [...]

Quick! Pasta With Fresh Vegetable Sauce

Pasta With Fresh Vegetable Sauce
Low Cal, Ready in 20 Minutes
397 Calories, 11gm protein, 55gm Carbs, 15.5 gm Fat, Sat Fat 2.5gm, Cholesteral 2mg, Sodium 617 mg
Large Pot Water
1 Lb #4 Spaghetti
1/4 cup Virgin Olive Oil
1 Lrg Red Onion, peeled and thinkly sliced
1 Sm Eggplant cut into 1/2 inch pcs
4 cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed & [...]

Healthier Meat

Make Meat Healthier with This Cooking Trick

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Quick Recipes

Recipes

Quickies.  (Recipes that is…)
Even with technology, microwaves and ready made bread we have a hard time making time to cook, let alone thinking about ‘healthy’. Stop to think about what you accomplish in a day…. No wonder!  Here are some quick and easy – even healthy – recipes from our personal collection.  They [...]

Cooking Techniques

You’ll see me write about  Jacques constantly.  He truly is my favorite Chef.  His dishes are simple yet elegant; flavorful yet healthy.  His techniques are amazing and very easy to emulate.  He also have a cooking show “Fast Food My Way” that I record and watch over and over.  It reminds me of his dishes [...]